Registered Post Anesthesia

Intermountain Health • San Jose, CA

9d • $37 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The staff RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other members of the health care team. In this role, the nurse monitors and cares for patients recovering from anesthesia, applying critical thinking and clinical expertise to support safe recovery and exceptional patient outcomes. The position is based at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, and is scheduled for 30 hours per week. Shifts are 11:30 AM–10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with required night and weekend call and rotating holiday call.

The RN assesses patients' physical, social, psychological, cognitive, communicative, and developmental status as appropriate, and gathers and evaluates information from patients, families, physicians, and other team members. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the care team to develop individualized plans, provide or coordinate education, and prepare patients for follow-up support. The RN directs interdisciplinary care through appropriate delegation, coordination, and collaboration; provides care consistent with the plan, guidelines, and licensure; and evaluates patient responses and outcomes, revising care as needed. The role also requires professional conduct, legal and ethical practice, regulatory compliance, accurate and timely documentation, and support for the development of others.

The hourly pay range is $37.45–$57.29, with the actual rate depending on experience. Intermountain describes a comprehensive benefits package intended to support caregivers' well-being. The posting also notes that all positions may close without notice.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice; valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of employment start.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including patient transfers, handling supplies and equipment, and prolonged standing as needed.
• Night and weekend call and rotating holiday call are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, social, psychological, cognitive, communicative, and developmental status as appropriate.
• Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, other disciplines, support staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Use assessment findings and critical thinking to collaboratively develop individualized plans of care, including needed education.
• Plan for patients' further support needs, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
• Direct interdisciplinary care through appropriate delegation, coordination, and collaboration.
• Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, and professional licensure provisions.
• Set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care delivery while managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions through goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction; revise and reassess the plan as needed.
• Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
• Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, work within licensure scope, and provide accurate and timely documentation.
• Monitor and care for patients recovering from anesthesia to support safe recovery and patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting caregiver well-being across health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level